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Thomas Road Baptist Church - TRBC
Record Group 3: General Materials
Collection Overview:
Title: General Materials
Creator: Thomas Road Baptist Church
Dates: 1976 – Current
Repository: Liberty University Archive
Extent: 0.52 linear feet
Abstract: This Record Group contains brochures, informational materials, historical materials, and anniversary materials.
Historical Note:
Thomas Road Baptist Church held their first service on June 17, 1956. The first service was held in Mountain View Elementary School. On June 21, 1956 a prayer meeting and organizational meeting was held where Dr. Jerry Falwell was formally made the pastor, the name Thomas Road Baptist Church was approved, a simple constitution and by-laws were approved and the first three trustees are elected. On June 24, 1956 the first church service was held in the Donald Duck Bottling Company building. In 1962 Thomas Road Baptist Church signed a contract with a construction company to build a new sanctuary. In 1969 building began on the octagon-shaped sanctuary based on a design by Thomas Jefferson. In 1973 the Securities and Exchange Commission sued the Church for fraud and deceit in connection with the bonds issued in 1971. The Church was cleared of all charges later that year. In 2002 Thomas Road Baptist Church became the first church to incorporate in Virginia since 1777. In 2006 the Church celebrated their 50th Anniversary and held their first service in the new sanctuary located on the North Campus of Liberty University.
Scope and Content Notes:
This Record Group is approximately 0.52 linear feet. It contains general church materials including brochures, informational materials, historical materials, and anniversary materials.
Administrative Notes:
Access Restrictions: highlighted materials are in the Restricted section of the archives. Access to these materials is strictly monitored and may only be obtained with signed permission from the creating entity.
Use Restrictions: Copyright for Official University records is held by Liberty University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of the materials or their descendents as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation: [folder name, number]; [series name, number]; [sub-group name, number]; General Materials, Record Group 3; Thomas Road Baptist Church; Liberty University Archive, Lynchburg VA.
Arrangement: Materials are arranged by subject.
Processing Information: Collection was processed by Abigail Sattler.
Last Updated: This Finding Aid was last updated on January 15, 2016.

Thomas Road Baptist Church - TRBC
Record Group 3: General Materials
Collection Overview:
Title: General Materials
Creator: Thomas Road Baptist Church
Dates: 1976 – Current
Repository: Liberty University Archive
Extent: 0.52 linear feet
Abstract: This Record Group contains brochures, informational materials, historical materials, and anniversary materials.
Historical Note:
Thomas Road Baptist Church held their first service on June 17, 1956. The first service was held in Mountain View Elementary School. On June 21, 1956 a prayer meeting and organizational meeting was held where Dr. Jerry Falwell was formally made the pastor, the name Thomas Road Baptist Church was approved, a simple constitution and by-laws were approved and the first three trustees are elected. On June 24, 1956 the first church service was held in the Donald Duck Bottling Company building. In 1962 Thomas Road Baptist Church signed a contract with a construction company to build a new sanctuary. In 1969 building began on the octagon-shaped sanctuary based on a design by Thomas Jefferson. In 1973 the Securities and Exchange Commission sued the Church for fraud and deceit in connection with the bonds issued in 1971. The Church was cleared of all charges later that year. In 2002 Thomas Road Baptist Church became the first church to incorporate in Virginia since 1777. In 2006 the Church celebrated their 50th Anniversary and held their first service in the new sanctuary located on the North Campus of Liberty University.
Scope and Content Notes:
This Record Group is approximately 0.52 linear feet. It contains general church materials including brochures, informational materials, historical materials, and anniversary materials.
Administrative Notes:
Access Restrictions: highlighted materials are in the Restricted section of the archives. Access to these materials is strictly monitored and may only be obtained with signed permission from the creating entity.
Use Restrictions: Copyright for Official University records is held by Liberty University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of the materials or their descendents as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation: [folder name, number]; [series name, number]; [sub-group name, number]; General Materials, Record Group 3; Thomas Road Baptist Church; Liberty University Archive, Lynchburg VA.
Arrangement: Materials are arranged by subject.
Processing Information: Collection was processed by Abigail Sattler.
Last Updated: This Finding Aid was last updated on January 15, 2016.